Our mint condition 1978 house has finally been converted into our perfect little dream home.  More space and storage were definitely called for, as was a complete overhaul so we pretty much started from scratch.  We didn’t add a ton of space (just an additional 500 s.f.) but most importantly we created a better flow and a serene feeling in our family home.  It’s not palatial, but it is lovely, and most importantly all of the inhabitants are happy.